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Podcast 285: Building a Guitar for President Carter

Podcast 285: Building a Guitar for President Carter

FromThe Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast


Podcast 285: Building a Guitar for President Carter

FromThe Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast

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Length:
76 minutes
Released:
May 12, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Twenty years ago, former president Jimmy Carter planted a grove of Paulownia trees on his Georgia property. Wood from those trees was recently harvested and, thanks to World Tree and FJ contributor/luthier Todd Lunneborg, some of that wood harvest is currently being turned into some rather special guitars. On this week’s Fretboard Journal Podcast, we talk to Lunneborg and acclaimed acoustic guitarmaker Jason Kostal about the project. Kostal recently completed his guitar featuring the Paulownia from Carter's grove and, thanks to a bit of a luck and some social distancing, he was able to show the former president his finished instrument. It's an unforgettable moment and a great story that we think you'll love.  See pics of the finished guitar and of Carter with it here. Enjoy this episode? Share it with friends and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Support the Fretboard Journal by getting a digital subscription to our magazine for just $30.  This week's podcast is sponsored by Retrofret Vintage Guitars and Mono Cases.
Released:
May 12, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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